canines
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪnaɪn/
Definition
A member of the dog family, or a pointed tooth located between the incisors and premolars.
Examples
The local shelter is currently housing over fifty abandoned canines.
Humans have four canine teeth that are specifically adapted for tearing food.
The canine unit was deployed to search the dense forest for the missing hiker.
Synonyms of canines
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